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Incorporate your business in the United Kingdom

  • Get started sooner – UK incorporation is among the fastest in the world – get your entity set up and operating in as little as 24 hours.
  • Compliant and reliable – Incorporation that meets Companies House and HMRC requirements, handled correctly from day one.
  • Expert support – Guidance designed for international companies establishing a UK subsidiary or entity.

Set up a subsidiary in one of the world's leading financial and business hubs, with speed, compliance, and expert support – all in one platform.

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Benefits

Why choose Commenda for your UK incorporation?

Designed for global business integration

We help structure your UK private limited company to align with your global operations – ensuring cross-border tax efficiency, intercompany agreements, and a setup that works for foreign-owned entities from day one.

Get expert support for entity and tax setup

From obtaining your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) to guided VAT enrollment and payroll setup, we manage every step through the platform in coordination with UK legal and accounting professionals.

Stay compliant, all year round

We support your business with full compliance services, including annual confirmation statements, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax returns (CT600), and VAT filings where applicable – so your entity stays in good standing with Companies House and HMRC year-round.

Entity types

Choose the right business structure for your company

A Private Limited Company is the most widely used structure for foreign-owned businesses in the UK. It offers strong liability protection, global credibility, and is the default expectation of UK banks, enterprise customers, and investors. Incorporation is handled through Companies House and can be completed in as little as 24 hours.

Benefits

  • Shareholders' liability is limited to the value of their shares
  • No minimum share capital requirement – companies can be incorporated with a single £1 share
  • No UK residency requirement for directors or shareholders – fully foreign-owned structures are permitted
  • Perpetual existence – ownership changes don't affect the company's continuity
  • Globally recognized and trusted by banks, customers, and financial institutions
  • Eligible for the UK's R&D tax credit scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)

Highlights

  • Must file annual confirmation statements and statutory accounts with Companies House
  • Subject to UK Corporation Tax on profits – 19% for profits up to £50,000; 25% for profits over £250,000 (marginal relief applies between these thresholds)
  • All Persons with Significant Control (PSC) must be identified and recorded on the public register
  • A UK registered office address is required at all times
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For your business

What we offer

  • World-map illustration showing Commenda entities across multiple countries

    Incorporate and structure entities across 70+ countries

    Guided incorporation workflows with built-in compliance checks – from choosing the right entity type to completing the paperwork.

  • Commenda document management UI showing audit-ready status and a compliance timeline

    Save time with automated document management

    Commenda automates data collection, document generation, and filing – so your team does more with fewer hours.

  • Commenda tax filings UI showing VAT and GST returns across jurisdictions

    Automate your indirect tax calculations and filings

    Commenda automatically calculates the correct tax for every transaction and handles filings with minimal manual effort.

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Rated by the teams using it

Scores from finance and legal leads handling compliance globally.

  • Entity Management

    9.6

    #1 Ranked

    Set up your entity and keep it in good standing. Filings, records, and renewals tracked in one place.

  • Corporate Tax & Compliance

    9.1

    Top Rated

    Every tax deadline on one calendar. Corporate returns and statutory filings handled without the back-and-forth.

  • Sales Tax & VAT/GST

    9.4

    Commenda Leads

    Register for VAT, GST, and sales tax in every country you operate in, and manage it all in one place.

From the field

What finance leaders are saying

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TRX
“The platform works exactly the way I need it to. I have one team member who manages all of our exemption certificates, and that functionality has been particularly efficient for us. It allows him to handle everything seamlessly, making the handoff significantly easier.”
Matt Preston, CPA

Financial Controller, TRX

Timeline

From kickoff to open for business

Incorporating in a new country means unfamiliar filings, local requirements, and moving parts across multiple vendors. We handle all of it so you don’t have to.

  1. Onboarding

    Your details submitted once. Entity name checked, documents collected, filings kicked off. No back-and-forth.

  2. Entity Confirmed

    Incorporation done. Formation documents, company number, and registered address live in your Commenda dashboard.

  3. Next Up

    Tax ID obtained, VAT enrollment filed, banking guidance underway. Compliance calendar set for your jurisdiction.

  4. Open For Business

    You’re operational in a new market. Without a single trip to a government office.

Frequently asked questions

The UK offers one of the most business-friendly environments in the world – a common law legal system, a globally respected regulatory framework, access to a large consumer market, and strong financial infrastructure. It's a natural entry point for businesses targeting European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, and remains one of the top destinations for foreign direct investment. English as the operating language and time zone alignment with both the US and Europe make it a practical hub for international operations.

Commenda manages the entire incorporation process – from choosing between a Private Limited Company and LLP, to coordinating your registered office, guided UTR and VAT enrollment, and banking setup. We work with UK legal and accounting professionals so your entity is correctly structured from day one, without the back-and-forth of managing multiple vendors.

UK incorporation is one of the fastest in the world. Most Private Limited Companies are incorporated within 24 hours of submitting documents to Companies House – and Commenda coordinates the full process, from company name check through to post-incorporation setup, so you're operational as quickly as possible.

No physical presence is required. Commenda supports fully remote incorporations through digital onboarding – from entity formation through to tax setup, registered office services, and banking guidance – all managed through the platform.

Yes – every UK company must have a registered office address in the UK (in the same country it is incorporated: England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland). This address appears on the public Companies House register and is used for official correspondence. Commenda provides a registered office address as part of the incorporation package.

After incorporating, you'll need to file an annual confirmation statement, prepare and submit statutory accounts, and file a Corporation Tax return (CT600) with HMRC each year. If your turnover exceeds the VAT threshold (currently £90,000), VAT enrollment and quarterly filings will also apply. Commenda's managed compliance service keeps you on top of every deadline – so your entity stays in good standing and you avoid penalties.

Yes – there are no nationality or residency requirements to own or direct a UK Private Limited Company. Foreign nationals and foreign-incorporated entities can be 100% shareholders and directors. Certain regulated sectors (financial services, broadcasting) have licensing requirements that are sector-specific, but for most businesses, full foreign ownership is straightforward. Commenda's team helps you structure ownership correctly for your situation.

Join hundreds of international businesses that expanded to the UK with Commenda managing every step.